Scotts Miracle Gro signs green pesticide deal

26 October 2011, by Matthew Appleby

Marrone Bio Innovations in the US has signed an exclusive research and development deal with Scotts Miracle Gro to develop biopesticides for the consumer lawn and garden market.

Marrone will manufacture and supply biopesticides that are developed by the partnership, while Scotts will retain worldwide marketing rights.

Marrone Bio makes pesticides, fungicides and herbicides from micro-organisms and plant extracts for the agricultural market.

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